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Question: Before you start, you need to have a clear understanding of the categories of the diary. Routine stressors refer to things that have the potential to cause stress and that occur often (driving to work in traffic). Unique stressors occur infrequently or are unpredictable (an argument with someone with whom you usually get along with).
Next, let's differentiate between physical reactions and emotional ones. Physical reactions are changes within your body, such as increased muscle tension and heart rate. Emotional reactions are feelings such as nervousness or anger. Means of coping refers to what you did at the time you experienced the stressor to try to manage it.
You also will cite what you might have done that would have worked even better (means of coping better).Relaxation techniques that you will list include any formal ones that you do (such as meditation or imagery) as well as anything else you do in an attempt to relax (such as listen to music or go out for a walk).
Lastly, body sensations refer to any feelings or changes that your body experiences any time that day, such as headache, constipation, or stomachache. Mind sensations are feelings and thoughts that run through your mind (such as having a panic attack or feeling insecure) and differ from the emotional reactions you listed earlier in the diary because mind sensations are not specific to a particular stressor. Rather, they are general and may occur throughout the day. Now you are ready to begin your diary on the next page.
Analysis Section: Please answer the following questions based on the findings from your stress diary.
Question 1. What stressors do you frequently experience?
Question 2. How does your body typically react to stressors?
Question 3. How does your mind typically react to stressors?
Question 4. Are there any coping techniques that you use more than others? Which one(s)?
Question 5. How can you better organize your life to obtain periods of relaxation?